Tag: unemployment
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BLS Releases Latest Economic Data and Labor Market Publications
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has published its latest economic data, including May 2026 import/export prices, consumer inflation, and unemployment figures. New analyses on remote work and employment growth are also available, with upcoming labor market releases scheduled.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborFederal GovernmentTrade Bureau of Labor StatisticsEconomic dataLabor marketConsumer pricesUnemploymentProductivityEmployment Cost Index
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U.S. Payrolls Rise by 172,000 in May; Unemployment Rate Holds Steady
U.S. payrolls grew by 172,000 in May, with the unemployment rate holding steady at 4.3%. Gains were seen in leisure, local government, and healthcare, while financial activities declined, as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEmployment and LaborEconomyFederal Government Bureau of Labor StatisticsEmploymentUnemploymentPayrollMay 2026Labor MarketEconomic Data
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US Metro Jobless Rates Rise in April, BLS Reports
US metropolitan areas saw a rise in jobless rates in April, with 200 out of 387 reporting increases year-over-year. Nonfarm payroll employment remained largely stable, with only minor changes across the country.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborFederal Government Bureau of Labor StatisticsUnemploymentEmploymentMetropolitan AreasJobless RatesPayroll EmploymentApril 2026
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Economist Dismisses AI 'Jobs-pocalypse,' Urges Social Safety Net Reform
Labor economist Kathryn Anne Edwards challenges fears of mass AI-driven unemployment, arguing the US workforce is resilient. She advocates for urgent government reform of the social safety net, including unemployment insurance and healthcare, to address existing and potential job displacement.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyEconomyEmployment and LaborArtificial IntelligenceFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsLegal Kathryn Anne EdwardsAILabor EconomicsSocial Safety NetUnemploymentUS GovernmentEconomic PolicyThe Platformer
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Media Monitor: MIT Technology Review Reports AI's Limited Impact on White-Collar Jobs So Far
MIT Technology Review reports that despite fears, current economic data shows AI has not yet caused widespread job losses in white-collar sectors, though young workers in exposed fields face challenges.
BusinessScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborArtificial IntelligenceEducationFederal Government AILabor MarketWhite-collar JobsUnemploymentEconomic DataTechnologyJob AutomationMIT Technology ReviewMITscience
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BLS Releases Latest Economic Data on Employment, Prices, and Labor Force
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has published its latest economic data for May 18-22, 2026, covering state and metro employment, foreign-born worker characteristics, and price changes for imports, exports, and consumer goods.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthFederal GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborSocial IssuesTrade Bureau of Labor StatisticsEconomic DataEmploymentUnemploymentPricesLabor MarketPublications
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State Jobless Rates Mixed in April, Payrolls Up in Six States
April saw varied employment trends across the U.S., with jobless rates falling in three states and rising in two. Nonfarm payroll employment increased in six states, while remaining largely stable elsewhere, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborFederal GovernmentState Governments Bureau of Labor StatisticsUnemploymentPayroll jobsState employment dataApril 2026Labor statistics
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Reports U.S. Indictment of Raúl Castro, Trump's Senate Challenges, and Rising Unemployment
Newsweek is reporting a U.S. indictment against Raúl Castro, potentially setting the stage for Venezuela-style action in Cuba, alongside President Trump's domestic political challenges and concerns over rising long-term unemployment.
Politics and GovernmentConflictBusinessWorldGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyLatin AmericaElectionSocial Issues Raúl CastroCubaU.S. IndictmentDonald TrumpIranUnemploymentU.S. SenateNewsweek
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U.S. Metro Jobless Rates Up in 174 Areas, Payrolls Largely Stable
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that March jobless rates increased in 174 of 387 metro areas year-over-year, while nonfarm payroll employment remained largely stable across most regions, with only minor increases or decreases.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEmployment and LaborEconomyFederal Government Bureau of Labor StatisticsEmploymentUnemploymentMetropolitan AreasJobless RatesNonfarm PayrollLabor Statistics
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BLS Releases Latest Economic Data, Announces Upcoming Reports
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released new economic data for May 2025 and April 2026, including reports on employment, wages, and price indexes. Upcoming releases will detail labor force characteristics and state employment.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborFederal Government Bureau of Labor StatisticsEconomic DataEmploymentWagesPrice IndexesUnemploymentLabor Market
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March State Unemployment Rates Remain Stable Across the US
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that March unemployment rates held steady across all 50 states and Washington, D.C., with nonfarm payroll employment increasing in only three states and remaining unchanged in the rest of the country.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborState Governments Bureau of Labor StatisticsUnemploymentEmploymentNonfarm payrollBusiness and Finance
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Media Monitor: CBC Reports on Gen Z Unemployment, LA Protests, and Online Scams
CBC is reporting on rising unemployment rates for Gen Z, protests in Los Angeles over immigration policies, and a fake website scamming people after a wildfire in Flin Flon.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentHealthWorldCanadaMiddle EastEconomyEmployment and LaborTradeFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsMedical ScienceSocial IssuesMilitary Gen ZunemploymentLos AngelesprotestsimmigrationFlin FlonwildfireCanadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)